Ürümqi to Tacheng (URC–TCG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–TCG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 7M8 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 7 | E90 | 1h15 | – | – | HU |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 3 | 909 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tacheng from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→TCG | TLQ→TCG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · TCG: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Tacheng.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–TCG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to TCG
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Tacheng Qianquan Airport (TCG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to TCG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TCG is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuqa Qiuci, Hotan and Altay Xuedu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ).